OPENING NIGHT #2 2019 SUMMER FLAG FOOTBALL @ POMAR PARK

Welcome to the 2019 PAL Summer Flag Football. We will attempt to open our season this Friday night (Friday June 14th, 2019) at Pomar Park. Hopefully the weather will cooperate with us this week. We will be playing Week # 2 scheduled games this Friday Night and makeup week #1 games later this month. Here are a few reminders for you;

• Please arrive early to insure your team is ready to play at the scheduled time. Your head coach may have set a time for you.
• Remember to wear shorts with no pockets, they may be sewn but cannot be taped, or worn inside out.
• Cut your child's flag belt prior to the game if it is too long but make sure you do not cut it too short. A good 6 inches of remaining belt should be fine and can be tucked in.
• Games consist of two 25 minute halves with a 2-3 minute half time.
• Our Food Truck will be on site and ready to serve. We will have pizza, hot dogs, nachos and various chips and drinks for dinner.
• Mouth guards and any questions can be found or answered at the PAL tent.
• See you all  Friday night.

Coach Kidder

The Tackle Football Coaches Meeting for June 5th,  has been rescheduled for Wednesday, June 19th,2019 at the Solomon Calhoun Center Gym from 6-8pm.

The Police Athletic League is one of the oldest character building youth programs in the nation. It fosters an environment for positive interaction between law enforcement officers and children within the community. PAL is based on the principle that young people, if reached early enough, can develop trust, positive attitudes, and the ability to meaningfully engage with persons of authority. Studies have shown that if a young person respects a police officer on the ball field, in the gym or classroom, they will likely come to respect others in the community.  
St. Johns PAL was started in 1991 by Sheriff Neil Perry with these same goals in mind and we are continuing this tradition today. PAL works in cooperation with many local organizations such as the St. Johns County Recreation Department, St. Johns County School District, United Way of St. Johns County, Juvenile Justice, our state and national chapters and many others to offer programs to the youth of our communities.Our staff and volunteers also have the opportunity to be a trusted authority figure that assists children with finding guidance, setting goals, and enjoying new life opportunities. 

PAL NATION,

We will have our annual FREE Sports Physicals on June 19th, 2019 at St. Augustine High School from 9:00am - 2:00pm.  These will be done by St. Vincents Mobile Health Unit and is for all PAL members and any High School Athlete that needs a sports physical. You will also be able to sign up for any PAL program for the up-coming seasons.